Fully Jabbed People Can Use Mumbai Locals From Independence Day
Mumbai local trains will resume from August 15 for fully vaccinated people as declared by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on August 8. Online and offline issuing of passes will be made available to the passengers. Passengers can issue their monthly train passes through an app, while photo passes will be available at the ward offices and train stations for fully jabbed people who lack smartphones.
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra , Mumbai Locals, Vaccination
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Mumbai's Nair Hospital Gets Maiden 'Genome Sequencing Lab'
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackrey virtually inaugurated Mumbai's first genome sequence laboratory at the Nair hospital to battle the Covid-19 pandemic. The Next-generation Genome Sequence (NGS) is capable of analyzing a large number of samples and give results quickly. "The hospital was set up 100 years ago with the help of philanthropists and today as well, donors have come forward. This is the tradition," Thackrey said.
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, genome sequencing, Delta Variant, Covid-19, Nair Hospital Mumbai
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Maharashtra Floods: Death Toll Reaches 112, 99 Still Missing
The death toll in the Maharashtra flood has reached 112 with 99 still missing and 53 injured as the numbers will likely rise with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) still locating more bodies. "Government will carry out rehabilitation measures,’’ CM Uddhav Thackeray said. Districts like Ratnagiri and Raigad were allowed Rs 2 crore while other affected districts were given Rs 50 lakh each from the State Disaster Response Fund.
Tags: Maharashtra Floods, Death toll, CM Uddhav Thackeray, NDRF
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PM Modi Ensures To Mitigate Arising Flood Situations In Maharashtra
PM Narendra Modi assured Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray that the Centre would provide all possible assistance to alleviate the havoc caused in various parts of the state due to heavy rains and floods. PM Modi in a tweet said, “Assured all possible support from the Centre to mitigate the situation. Praying for everyone's safety and well-being.” Besides, CM notified that rescue operations and possible measures are being taken.
Tags: Maharashtra Floods, PM Narendra Modi, CM Uddhav Thackeray, Mumbai Rains
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Maha CM Asks PM Modi To Increase 50% Reservation For Marathas, OBCs
In a meeting chaired with PM Narendra Modi, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has requested the Centre to increase the 50% reservation for Marathas and OBCs. “We presented all the facts, and steps need to be taken. He intently heard us and we are hopeful that positive steps will be taken,” Thackeray said. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and PWD Minister Ashok Chavan were also present in the meeting.
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Reservations, Maratha quota, PM Modi
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Maharashtra Minister Alleged In Pooja Chavan Murder Case Resigns
Embroiled in Pooja Chavan death case, the Maharashtra Forest Minister Sanjay Rathod resigned from his post on February 28. Notably, the resignation came after the BJP alleged minister’s involvement in the suicide case of the 23-year-old. Citing his maligned image for being dragged in the case, Rathod said he would seek speedy investigations for truth. Reportedly, alleging Rathod’s involvement in the suicide, BJP claimed his voice in case-… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , CM Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Rathod, BJP
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Maha Govt Launches Jail Tourism Initiative From Pune's Yerawada Jail
The Maharashtra government on January 26 rolled out a jail tourism initiative to glorify the struggles of freedom fighters. The initiative will enable people to know about the history by jail visits, including of Thane, Nashik and Ratnagiri jails. Launching from the 150-year-old Pune’s Yerawada Jail where Mahatma Gandhi, Lokmanya Tilak, Sardar Patel and many more were imprisoned, CM Uddhav Thackeray remembered how his father late Bal… read-more
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Jail, Tourism, Maharashtra , Pune, Mahatma Gandhi, jawaharlal nehru
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Maharashta Govt To Launch Jail Tourism On Republic Day
As an endeavour to facilitate public visits to the state's historically relevant prisons, the Maharashtra government will launch its latest jail tourism initiative on January 26. CM Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will inaugurate the jail tourism drive at Pune's Yerawada Central Jail. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, only 50 visitors will be allowed per day. Reportedly, tickets will be priced from Rs 5 to Rs 50.
Tags: Maharashtra Government, CM Uddhav Thackeray, Jail Tourism, Yerawada Jail, Coronavirus Pandemic
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Yediyurappa Rebukes Maha CM Thackrey Over Border Row
Rebuking his Maharashtrian counterpart Uddhav Thackerey, Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa on January 18 stated that the former's statement was against the principles of the Indian Union. Earlier, Thackrey claimed that his government vows to annex Karnataks's Marathi majority areas. The Karnataka CM said that it was unwelcoming to… read-more
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, BS Yediyurappa, border clash, Marathi
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10 Infants Killed In Fire At Child Care Unit Of Maharashtra Hospital
In a tragic incident, a fire outbreak at 1:30 AM on January 9 killed ten infants in Maharashtra's Bhandara District Hospital. However, seven children from the age of one-day to three months were saved by the firefighters after the severe fire broke out in the Sick Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the hospital. While reason of the fire is unclear, CM Uddhav Thackeray has ordered a probe and announced Rs 5 lakh compensation.
Tags: Maharashtra , Fire-outbreak, CM Uddhav Thackeray, Hospital Fire
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